Canon 800D and Nikon D5600 can be a good gear to enter the photography world. They are entry-level DSLR cameras aimed at beginner photographers. Canon 800D — which also known as Rebel T7i in the Americas — is a 24.2 MP DSLR camera that was announced in February 2017, while Nikon D5600 is a 24 MP DSLR camera that was announced in November 2016.

As entry-level cameras, Canon 800D and Nikon D5600 offer standard specs. Not too high, but capable enough for handling lots of photography needs. Nikon D5600 itself is the successor of D5500, but Nikon only add minor changes. One of which is Bluetooth which previously not available.

The overall specs of Canon 800D and Nikon D5600 are equivalent enough. To figure out which is the better between these two cameras, let’s start by taking a look at the table below to compare the specs they offer.

Specs comparison: Canon 800D vs Nikon D5600

Canon 800D uses a 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel CMOS AF while on the image processor this camera uses DIGIC 7.

Meanwhile, Nikon D5600 uses a 24MP CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter. On the image processor, this camera uses EXPEED 4.

Canon 800D and Nikon D5600 have lots in common. Some of which are ISO range and shutter speed range. Both cameras offer the ISO range of 100 – 25600 with the shutter speed range of 1/4000 – 30.0. However, Canon 800D can perform better at photographing moving objects since it has more autofocus points than Nikon D5600. Canon 800D offers 45 autofocus points while Nikon D5600 offers only 39. In addition, Canon 800D also has more frame rates (6.0 compared to 5.0). This means that when you shoot on the continuous shot mode, Canon 800D is capable of capturing more images than D5600.

Canon 800D itself is probably the best entry-level DSLR camera from Canon with the best specs for photographing moving objects.

Canon 800D	Nikon D5600
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Both Canon 800D and Nikon D5600 offer an articulated screen which also support touch operation. These two features have been a norm on digital cameras these days. While they might not too crucial since don’t affect the image quality at all, you will need them on certain situation. Say you want to take a picture of an object from an extremely low angle, a camera with an articulated screen can help a bit since you don’t need get on your knee or even lay on your stomach. For taking a picture from an extremely low angle, you can also take advantage of the live autofocus feature which is also available on Canon 800D and Niko D5600.

There is no significant different in terms of screen resolution. The screen of Canon 800D (3-inch) has the resolution of 1040000 while the screen of Nikon D5600 (3.2-inch) has the resolution of 1037000.

Features like exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing are available on both Canon 800D and Nikon D5600. They also offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless photo transfer via Canon Camera Connect and SnapBride apps.

The matter of video recording capability, there are some interesting features offered by Canon 800D and Nikon D5600. These two cameras have a built-in time-lapse movie feature. Canon 800D even also has a built-in HDR. The maximum video resolution these camera can record is 1920 x 1080 with the frame rate of 60 fps.

Sensor comparison: Canon 800D vs Nikon D5600

Both Canon 800D and Nikon D5600 come with a 24 MP sensor, but there is a little difference in terms of sensor size. The sensor of Nikon D5600 is slightly larger than Canon 800D, about 11 percent larger. The sensor of Canon 800D has the crop factor of 1.6 while the sensor of Nikon D5600 has the crop factor of 1.5.

Body comparison: Canon 800D vs Nikon D5600

Overall, the body of Canon 800D is slightly larger than Nikon D5600. It also has a slightly heavier weight. We have created the image below to allow you to compare the body dimension between Canon 800D and Nikon D5600 more easily.

Photo results comparison: Canon 800D vs Nikon D5600

You have probably known which camera you want to buy. To get you be more convinced, we have also selected the examples of the photos taken using Canon 800D and Nikon 5600. All photos below were taken from Pixabay.

As you have probably known, sensor is not the only factor affecting the image quality generated by a camera. Lens and the applied settings also play a role in determining the quality of the photo you take. That is why we have also added the EXIF data so you can see the applied settings on each photo. In addition, you can also guess the lens type used on each photo by seeing focal length on the EXIF data below.

• Canon 800D

• Nikon D5600

Conclusion

Canon 800D and Nikon D5600 are entry-level DSLR cameras. They can be a nice gear for those who want to enter to the photography world. For professional photographers who want to add their gear collections, both Canon 800D and Nikon D5600 are also a good choice.

800D is one of the best entry-level DSLR from Canon. Although aimed at beginner photographers, 800D comes with the capable enough specs for handling lots of photography needs. One of the advantages of Canon 800D over Nikon D5600 is that it is better to take the pictures of moving objects thanks to 45 autofocus points it offers.

Nikon D5600 is also a great entry-level DLSR. It has a good enough reception. In 2017, this camera earned the Best DSLR Entry Level award at the TIPA Awards, sponsored by the Technical Image Press Association. One of the advantages of Nikon D5600 over Canon 800D is that Nikon D5600 has a slightly larger sensor size. In addition, Nikon D5600 also has a longer battery life. Although categorized as an entry-level camera, be it Canon 800D or Nikon D5600 comes with a nice capability regarding the video recording, especially if you love making a time-lapse videos. These two cameras have a built-in time-lapse feature.